All are welcome! On April 17, Heidelberg Union Church will be celebrating its 275th anniversary with a 7 p.m. concert featuring the Jacob's Brothers.

A free-will offering will be taken.

For further information, call Jack Snyder at 610-298-2244.

With the anniversary in mind, there will be a special service to meet guest harpist Sara Jane Williams at 11 a.m. on April 19.

Williams will speak about Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and music, showcasing the harp.

Any questions, call the church office at 610-767-4740.

The next 275th anniversary steering committee meeting will be 6:30 p.m. April 20.

Those interested in helping with the celebrations, should call Sheri Hausman at 610-440-0648.

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Mark your calendar! On April 27, the Miller-Keystone Bloodmobile will be at Heidelberg Union Church 3-8 p.m.

Every donor makes a difference and can save a life.

To donate, make an appointment by calling Robin Koch at 610-767-6859.

Walk-ins are also welcome.

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That's the spirit! Heidelberg UCC member and soup kitchen coordinator Howard Truitt, continues to share his musical talents with Heidelberg Church homebound members by visiting them in person to sing and play some gospel and folk music on his guitar.

If you would like Howard to stop by for a 30-minute or so visit, call him at 610-682-4831.

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Labor of love! Hats off to all of the dedicated and hardworking volunteers who recently prepared and sold more than 677 pounds of potato filling and 55 pints of bacon dressing during the annual Germansville Fire Company Easter filling sale.

At this time, the fire company is selling Thomson's Hoagies to benefit the 100th anniversary celebration July 11.

Support your local fire company by buying or selling hoagies April 20.

For order forms, call Sharon or Arnold Metzger at 610-767-1517.

Just a thought! If you're tired of starting over, stop giving up.